1. Locate the Irvine Sample Project Folder (C:\irvine\examples\Project_sample)
   - Note that you must install this code. (See Step 3.)
   - Click on the project file (Project.sln)

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2. Goto the solution explorer window within visual studio (under view menu if not visible)
   - click the + symbol next to the item named Project to expand it
   - double-click the file named main.asm to open it in the editing window.

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3. Build it!
   - select "Build" from build menu!

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4. Executing your code:
   - Ctrl-F5 runs the code NODEBUG (to add button: 'Tools/Customize')
   - Debug / Start Debugging - executes the code without debug

Kip Irvine's "Getting Started" is a great tutorial in detail